National Republican., 1887-11-23
Washington City b efore Congress.

Congress will soon convene, and the cit.
izens Of Washington should be prepared to
secure such legislation as the interests, not
only OF the citizens, but OF the capital of
this great nation demand.
Every citizen of the United States is In
terested in the beautiful and magnificent
city whose glory and growth properly rep
resent the advance OF the great republic.
The citizens Of Washington have not
only the same interests in common with all
the other inhabitants OF the county, but
they have local interest aud local pride
in the growth, beauty, and magniflcence Of
the capital city.
Congress is the power that governs us.
Tie District commissioners represent the
Executive, and the citizens committee,
composed as 1t is Of representative men
from all sections, surely represents the clti
Zens.
Commissioners and committees are alike
compelled to appeal to Congress for all
that is done for the city. Fortunately the
city has an intelligent and Just tribunal
to appeal to in the Senate committee on the
District OF Columbia.
John J. Ingalls,, whom Kansas has the
honor to have as Senator OF the United
States, is broad. minded, liberal statesm ln.
He has been, as Senator, resident of
Washington city long enough to thoroughly
understand its needs, and he is In a posi-
ton, not only TO understand, but to secure
for the city what is desirable and proper.
Senator ingalls, has Just pride in the
capital Of the nation, he desires TO see 1t the
most beautiful city in the world, will aid in
making it so as far as his power goes, aud
his power is very great.
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN has had cause
to criticise some OF the acts OF the Distric
commissioners, and 1t may have cause to DE-
70 again. 1t will discharge that duty when
ever occasion requires it, and that without
fear or favor.
But it much prefers to give praise fol
duties well discharged than blame for acti
it cannot approve. 1t sincerely hopes
that ample opportunities will be glyer
it during this session Of Congress to speal
words Of commendation Of the acts of the
commissioners in their conduct before
Congress.
There are many and varied interests tc
be considered by both the citizens commit
tee and the District commissioners, bu
there are none that can be conflicting II al
alike honestly, consclentously, and intelll
gently seek the good OF the whole com
munity.
OF one fact all can rest assured, II thu
citizens committee and the District CON
missloners DO not agree upon general ant
comprehensive plan and unitedly urge such
plan, they will he untrue TO the best in
terests Of the community and the country
As there is a community OF interest, ther'
should be free interchange of opinions
upon what is needed, and complete unity
Of action in the endeavOr to secure what II
Is determined should be done. The advice
should be taken OF Gov. Alexander Shep
he'd, the man whom fature history will
rank second only to the founder Of the
city, because Of his services TO II. lie said
on the occasion Of the recent ovation ip hii
honor;
But before ] close want to give YOU one
piece Of good Gdvice--dOn't quarrel. WhGr
Won do you ieopardi2e your best Interests
stand shoulder TO shoulder and fight for the
good OF the District, If you do this you vii
be inyinciblei You can command and conquer
whatever you desire; but II you are split up, 4
you quarrel among yourselves, you cauno
effect the grand result.
Let the citizens and the commissioners
then, unite upon the general questions Of
needed improvements, changes in laws, anC
appropriations. Let there be no bickerIng
before congressional committees. Let TIN
policy and the plans agreed upon be broat
and liberal.
Congress, under the lead OF Senator In
galls-and he is recognized as a leader II
District allalrs-will give q liberal response